Mac's defense held Maranatha to a 2-for-14 third down conversions. The Scots, who have surrendered only 25 points in three games, were led by Jole Miller (So., Missouri Valley, Ia.) with six tackles (five solo stops) and a 58-yard interception return. Spencer Robinson (Jr., Chattaroy, Wash. / Riverside) also made six tackles, while collecting five apiece were Nolan Kriegel (Jr., Danburg, Wis. / Webster) and Reid Callahan (Jr., Atlanta, Ga. / St. Pius X).

The Scots led 14-0 after one quarter of play and 35-0 at halftime. Macalester punted just twice all night. The Scots out-gained the Crusaders 434-216 in total offensive yardage, 23-12 in first downs and averaged 6.3 yards per snap.

Jordan DeLay ran for 80 yards and a touchdown for the Crusaders (0-3).

Macalester is 3-0 for the first time since 1984. The Scots will go for Mac's first 4-0 start since 1898 when it travels to Portland, Ore., next Saturday (Sept. 22) to take on Lewis & Clark.